After looking long and hard--I found a couple pixies on line. These had all the things I was looking for in pixies, cheap(!), small and really sweet faces. Here is one that I gave a bath and made a new set of clothes for.
Bath time...
Ah! Much better!
Serious glue was used on the cap/his head. Part of the fabric just wouldn't come off no matter how hard I tried. I opted for filing it down with my wire wrapping files. Then there was pattern making, felt cutting and voila!
He looks like a new man! One more pic!
Ain't he cute! I used a wool blend felt I had. Wish I would have had woven wool felt, it would have been softer, but oh well, sometimes we have to settle with what we have on hand. I also trimmed him up with some reclaimed vintage ric rac! That was fun!
Didn't measure this guy, but I think he's about 5" tall. You can see how terribly faded and dirty he looked.
Marks on his dirty little face.
Off with his clothes! Boy,his clothes sure were a different color way back when!
There was no way to remove his head from his body, so I had to cut away his sleeves.
Bath time...
Ah! Much better!
Serious glue was used on the cap/his head. Part of the fabric just wouldn't come off no matter how hard I tried. I opted for filing it down with my wire wrapping files. Then there was pattern making, felt cutting and voila!
He looks like a new man! One more pic!
Ain't he cute! I used a wool blend felt I had. Wish I would have had woven wool felt, it would have been softer, but oh well, sometimes we have to settle with what we have on hand. I also trimmed him up with some reclaimed vintage ric rac! That was fun!
He's pretty cute!!
ReplyDeleteJill--hubby said "making new clothes for her Little Kiddle". Am I reliving my childhood!
DeleteEvie
WAY cuter now!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa!
DeleteOMG, He is so adorable! You did a great job. I have a knee hugger elf whose felt is that dirty. I used scotch tape on him to take some dust off, but I need to up-cycle him for next year. Thanks for showing us how you did your cutie. :)
ReplyDeletePam--wish I hadn't gotten lazy and posted pictures of making the patterns and reassembling him. It was getting late and I needed to get done!
DeleteI do have a pixie that is hugging, I might try dying him. His felt fabric is so faded, he doesn't have a smock. It might be tricky.
Evie
Oh my, he's adorable!! Love the bath time! And new clothes are too cute! Have a great day!! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteTee-hee, bath time was fun Holly!
DeleteEvie
Wow! He's a whole new pixie! But he still looks just as vintagey. You did such a great job!
ReplyDeleteHope you've been doing well Evie!
Erica :)
Thanks Erica!
DeleteLove his new look!! You did a wonderful job! I bet he feels much better :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Harriette! It felt wonderful to give him a second life!
DeleteI've spent the last 20 minutes reading through your blog. I found you through Erica (Golden Egg Vintage). You've got such a great eye for vintage thrifty finds and your wreaths are amazing. I'm looking forward to following your blog.
ReplyDeleteAh thanks for the sweet message Kim! I'm glad you enjoyed stuff on my blog. It's fun to share!
DeleteEvie
Love it!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple really beat up pixies. Maybe you want? I'll never make them over. I *think* I still have them. It will take me a few weeks to find them & I won't be able to send them out for awhile after, but if you will use the parts.or make them over - they yours!
(and I responded with a resounding YES!!!)
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